NHTSA Recall 16V796000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V796000; Date: Nov. 1, 2016
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Jaguar XF; 2014 Jaguar XF; 2015 Jaguar XF
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Jaguar Land Rover North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 5,081
Recall Summary:
Jaguar Land Rover north America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Jaguar xf vehicles manufactured may 22, 2013, to June 15, 2015 and equipped with 2. 0l gtdi engines. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the underfloor fuel delivery lines and the under shield and body allowing the fuel lines to chafe, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
How to Fix:
Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasions, replacing it as necessary and install additional clips, free of charge. Parts are not yet available and second notice will be sent when parts are available. The recall is expected to begin January 2017. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is j077.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 3, 2017
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